The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with Vietnam's Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
The meeting at Qasr Al Watan focused on bilateral relations between the two countries and opportunities to develop them further.
Sheikh Mohamed and the Vietnamese Vice President reviewed various aspects of cooperation between the UAE and Vietnam, especially in the areas of investment, economic development, renewable energy and food security.
The two leaders discussed the COP28 climate conference to be held in the UAE later this year, with His Highness stating that the UAE was looking forward to Vietnam’s effective participation in joint international efforts to address the impact of climate change.
He added that UAE-Vietnam relations have witnessed continuous growth since their formal establishment in 1993, and welcomed the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent to launch talks aimed at establishing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that will further boost bilateral ties.
Sheikh Mohamed also thanked Vietnam for supporting the UAE's efforts to become a partner in the dialogue of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Vo Thi Anh Xuan expressed her appreciation for the warm welcome she received in the UAE, stressing that Vietnam is keen to strengthen relations in various fields to advance both countries’ development efforts.
She pointed out that her visit coincides with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of relations between the two countries, and expressed her confidence that there are many opportunities to further strengthen and develop these ties.
Vo Thi Anh Xuan praised the comprehensive progress achieved by the UAE while preserving its identity, culture and traditions, and also delivered an invitation from the Vietnamese President for Sheikh Mohamed to visit Vietnam.
#UAE President and Vice President of #Vietnam discuss bilateral relations#WamNews https://t.co/MvnMwvCH0o pic.twitter.com/oVkNOB8Vqg
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) May 3, 2023
UAE President, King of Bahrain discuss stronger ties and regional stability
UAE leaders highlight youth's role central to nation's future
UAE highlights flexible, skills-based education model at BRICS meeting
Abu Dhabi Customs raises alert over fraudulent messages
UAE President meets Lulu founder Yusuff Ali during Abu Dhabi store visit
UAE issues special coins to mark contribution of youth in country's progress
Sharjah Ruler approves 470 scholarships for new academic year
UAE continues mobile health clinic operations in Gaza
UAE expands youth empowerment efforts across key sectors
UAE authorities seize 3.5 million non-compliant excise goods
Gargash highlights need to end region's 'indefinite' state
UAE pays out AED512 million under unemployment insurance scheme
UAE expresses support for Colombia after deadly earthquake
UAE thwarts cyberattacks targeting aviation, energy and education sectors
UAE's post-pandemic hiring recovery among world’s strongest
UAE Minister of State holds talks with President of Zimbabwe
New lane on Sheikh Zayed Road to improve access to WTC intersection
Nominations for first Dubai-it Award open August 10
UAE convoys deliver 663 tonnes of aid to Gaza
Irish authorities praise UAE over Daniel Kinahan extradition
